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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:! ^ a, L5 F4 z# v) Q
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2 f; t; L* l* qHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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* Z* e# h# t0 q- \2 jIt's cold, it's long and it's unavoidable. It's winter in Edmonton, and there are several ways in which you can make things more tolerable.* a; D5 y1 f; J, K
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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+ A) u0 m7 u- h5 l2 FHere's How:3 H& B5 h- @8 Y- x# r! t! H4 K
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing./ J8 @# a4 d1 Y( m; }! x
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall." s K9 f8 ~# @/ x0 I: @
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
- Q" b1 G z$ i# |' A2 C) K7 c) c 4. Portable, electric heaters are inexpensive and a great way to save on your heating bill -- buy several before it gets cold and they get sold out.- r7 m3 J" u: `
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
3 y6 E9 \5 D! W. M- U$ ` 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
6 h5 l8 B8 `1 e) Y* R 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.# U# {/ ^9 `' Z/ N/ k: A
2. Shovelling is really great exercise, but for very deep snow or to make a path through the snowplough's trail you need a blower. |
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